The Tooth Fairy's House
Where does the tooth fairy live? Is it under the pillow? Is it in the woods? Why not in your house? This Oral Health Month, it’s time to bring the tooth…
Parenting
How to Plan a Birthday Party for a Child with Autism
A mom shares tips on planning a birthday celebration for a child with autism.
Parent You Should Know: Sara Barthol
Link Tanzio is 10 years old and already quite a music wonder. He has played piano since he was 5, guitar for the past few years, and lately, has taken up the clarinet and ukulele. He may get some of…
Editor's Picks: Life-sized magnetic play, social emotional learning and more
Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Provided…
Here's What We're Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season
By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the…
How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy…
Should My Child Get Vaccinated?
According to the World Health Organization, vaccination prevents 3.5 million to 5 million deaths globally each year. Yet, in recent years the number of unvaccinated children has skyrocketed. We talked…
Helping Children Rebuild Trust Amid National Violence
The United States has seen an inflation in gun violence, with active shooter incidents becoming alarmingly more common in recent years. They increased from just three in 2000…
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The U.S. Census Bureau notes that rates of homeschooling as a primary instructional method for school-age children skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to ever-changing restrictions and familial decisions.…
Parent You Should Know: Jessica Kartalija
Jessica Kartalija is a CBS Philly (CBS3, KYW-TV) news anchor. Originally from San Diego, California, she has lived and worked in the Philadelphia area since 2001. She lives in Wayne, Philadelphia with…
Parent You Should Know: Beverly Caldwell
Beverly Caldwell is a psychology student with a concentration in child development, completing her degree online at Southern New Hampshire University. She also runs a home…
10 Tips for Keeping Kids Calm and Cool
Most of us have felt the symptoms of anxiety: persistent fear or uneasiness, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, nausea or disruption to sleep. It is normal for children, too, to occasionally experience…
Parenting Products to Make Your Summer a Success
Willow + Sim Bamboo Kids Beach Toys Perfect for beach days, these toys are made from unbleached compostable bamboo. This eco-friendly and durable set is lightweight and packaged in a natural canvas bag with mesh base and hemp rope handle…
Why You Should Learn ASL
Being deaf is more common than many people think, and deaf children are usually born to hearing parents. In fact, more than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing…
Teaching Kids Gratitude
What child doesn’t love getting gifts? What if kids approached writing thank-you notes for those gifts with the same love? Learning to write thank-you notes can be fun, and it’s something kids…
Learning from Every Teacher
The boys bounced around the back seat as I steered our SUV into…
Parent You Should Know: Lauren Swartz
Lauren Swartz leads the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia as president and CEO. The organization provides strategic, nonpartisan speaker programs, youth education, leadership training and unique…
Pettaway Pursuit Foundation Supports Disadvantaged Mothers
As Theresa Pettaway watched a nurse pour a gallon of breast milk down the drain, she was…
Parent You Should Know: Michael Idriss
Michael Idriss works as an African American Interpretive Fellow at the Museum of The American Revolution. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Abigail,…
How to Keep Kids Who Don't Like Team Sports Active
In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel…
Ready or Not | Madeline Levine
When psychologist Dr. Madeline Levine’s latest book “Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World” (Harper, 2020) published at the end of February 2020, little…
Parent You Should Know: Rebecca Franco
Rebecca Franco is the family programs manager at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Originally from Connecticut, she has lived and…
Can Your Kids Enjoy Classical Music?
by Heather M. Ross Listening to classical music has demonstrated health benefits such as improving sleep, managing pain and helping people relax. According to a 2014 study, it could also help…
My Turn: 5 Things Only a Mom Would Say on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day, long before your mom days, you probably dined by candlelight in some swanky restaurant. Once you gave birth to your sweet little munchkins, your meal is more…